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Discovery of additional artifacts related to 4,400-year-old alphabet by 2025?
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Oldest Known Alphabet Discovered in Ancient Syrian Tomb: 4,400-Year-Old Text from Johns Hopkins University, Dating to 2400 BCE
Nov 21, 2024, 12:31 PM
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have uncovered what is believed to be the oldest known alphabet, dating back to 2400 BCE. This significant discovery was made in an ancient tomb located in Syria, where clay cylinders containing the 4,400-year-old text were found. The findings, presented at the American Society of Overseas Research’s Annual Meeting, may challenge existing narratives about the origins of alphabetic writing and redefine the history of written communication.
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